The Fried Chicken, The Rice and The Teh Botol

My weekend to Batam was very much out of my expectations.
Most of the reason would mainly due to me being encaged at this place for too long. Living on a small, crowded island does not do good after a while.

I haven't been quite myself for a long time. Too much time spent hiding in my small room, just wow-ing the days and nights away. I can't remember when was the last time i even thought of anything else apart from just wow. Work has gotten mundane, life has not been any colourful either. Gym membership has gotten rusty. Everything around me seems to have fallen to a state of lesser priority, everything except for my virtual self.

Batam wasn't that bad of a place. Not quite as bad as what i'd imagined it to be. Though it's alot lesser than Jakarta, but the people and stuff made me feel 'comfortable'. As if those days in Indonesia have returned...but only for a day. The lunch at KFC, where we were all busy stuffing our mouths with fried chicken, white rice and perdekel (i almost forgot they have this in the menu) and the dinner; nasi goreng complete with Teh Botol. Like a life lost from so long ago, the sense of familiarity and all made me feel at ease. And i'm still contemplating such sensation up till today.

Enjoy aje!

Trainers

I've been looking for a pair of running shoes for a while. Probably about 3 weeks or so. Going around malls and sports shops, trying on shoes; shrugging and leaving. I was starting to feel a lil frustrated with myself for being such a pick.

With the GSS just started last week, I was pretty determined...if i were to get any shoes...i might as well get it during this period. And i did went to a couple of more shops today...generally looking at my preferred brand...but still nothing.

Till i hit this 'cheapy looking store', a quote courtesy from M; thats where i found my trainers. Priced at $79.90. What more can one ask for...though it's not what i would usually buy...but according to M and a fellow 'runner' friend of mine; they make really good running shoes. So i guess it's no harm trying...and it feels rather comfy too.



Ohhh...i guess i should also mentioned that we hit the steamboat buffet at Suntec right after getting those trainers. I really have to put those shoes into good use real soon. Tonight...i just have to play one more night of...'hugging the tummy to sleep' >.<

Gone Berserk

It's been a while since i've done anything like this. Usually we all live in a world which we would hold on tight to; govern by our own disciplines and principles which we would hold dearly as life itself...but at times, i think some of us might let loose. Throwing away all those in-checks and do what you would not do normally and try blend in with the people around you and sometimes...it can be quite refreshing...

I was planning for a rather quiet evening. I managed to get off my training class at 5. Got home at 5:30pm. Thought i'd skip dinner and enjoy a quiet night in. But i guess i've been laying low for a while now, and when presented with a chance to do the irregular...i would jump at it immediately. The thought of having a skewer of cheese toufu at the Food Fest wasn't that bad. Someone brought it up...it was tempting...besides its only a once-a-year event. Since i've been on 'break mode' the whole of this week...i suppose i can do with leaving the comfort of my small room twice in a day.

When i got to Expo, the crowd was rather bearable...i was expecting alot more people but i guess due to the rain and it's a working day after all...not alot would be coming out for the final day of the event. I followed the TWO around for a while, they would stop at almost every stall, pushing in to grab toothpicks or small lil cups and greedily down them as if they have been starved for a long while. I was able to keep my cool for a while, after that...the TWO became THREE.

We went from stalls to stalls grabbing lil bits of food stuff and drinks; downing them and move on to the next. I was doing pretty good till i hit Ramli Burger. Then i lost it. The TWO surpases me from there. Making their rounds at the fish balls and chicken balls stall...they were unstoppable. It was about closing time, we managed to grab some cheap offers before we call it. That was probably because we were carrying so much; no just in the belly but in the hands too. I managed to grab some stuff myself. Some Pokkas for 1 dollar each and some VICOs for my lazy weekend mornings. Four and a half for a dozen...what a deal!!! I guess it could last me for a while.

Now i'm just feeling rather thirsty and sleepy...guess i'll grab a Pokka and hug my tummy to sleep.

Hopeful for a change

I hope i'll be able to keep up with the saying:

A narrow escape!

I've got to know from a friend that my old club has just close down their fitness cum yoga center. Lucky me! To think that they are still trying to con and persuade me into signing up additional 2 years with them late December last year. Bloodsuckers!!! If i have fallen victim to their trick again, i would have been cursing them all over again and this time, i would have paid 2 years membership fee in advanced too. But i've had my share of nightmares trying to book for a class or having to cramp into a hot room close to about 50 sweating individuals. Why do i even bother back then?!

And so i told them No last December, and i've never felt better ever since. Now that i got to know they actually closed down the one center that they have promised me with full access to their facilities, i felt even more relieved. Just kinda pity those who have signed up recently. Though i've put on some extra pounds after, the guilt wont be as great as having to throw few thousands into a membership which i wont be able to make use of.

...with all that said, if things turn out well...i'm gonna sign up for my new club come this Sunday. I woke up this morning feeling all stiffed in the joints. I gotta get something moving. So hopefully this would be a good start to a healthier body and mind...and not to mention; growing old...in a more graceful way :P

1st of May

Its first of May again. Everytime this year, i would feel somewhat different. I dont know how to explain, it wasn't something bad nor good. Just feeling rather...'different', thats all.

I woke up to the sound of some construction workers downstairs. They have been drilling and digging part of the road for a while now. It's rather usual here, UPGRADING they call it. I hate it. Soon they are gonna tear down part of my shower room to make room for a small store. When that time comes, I'm not sure where if i am gonna have to share the shower room with my landlord >.<. I can't...and wouldn't want to start imagine.

The weather is pretty hot again, like the days before. The journey to work though only took 15mins...feels longer today. Got myself a value meal from McD, and i've been really working...up till now. Its close 4pm, i feel like going home...switch my computer on, and start wow-ing or just do whatever. Just not work. Reality sucks. I had to press on after this. A mental bargain i have traded with myself for leaving early last night.

Jouis just made a 'passing by' again. He and 'small ming' are both buddies. Working late everyday and on most of the holidays/weekends. Today, 'small ming' seems to be missing. Perhaps he has found a life at last. I wish poor Jouis would too.

Life begins at 30

The train adventure was pretty awesome. Perhaps i have not been expecting high flying waves of emotions after what so much i've heard. It was a good experience though i might not be feeling like taking such an adventure again anytime soon.

Just got home. All tired and at a loss but still...im trying to find some energy to blog some. After all, it's my 30th birthday today. May sound a little pathetic but still...
... Here's wishing myself - All the best for the years ahead, and may life never be dull.
Happy Birthday. :)